Advanced Care Paramedic - Emergency Department - Jobs in Digby, NS

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Req ID: 143322Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western Zone, Digby General HospitalDepartment: OPWZ EMG Emergency DigbyType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 2 position(s)Status: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 6-Apr-23This is a reposting of Requisition 143322; therefore, candidates who have previously applied for this Req are unable to reapplyNova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Manager, the Advanced Care Paramedic is assigned tasks or assignments by the Team Leader/Charge Nurse and works in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members to meet patient care needs. They support patient care by practicing within the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice and demonstrated competencies in provision of care.The Advanced Care Paramedic accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through on-going professional development, including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The Advanced Care Paramedics practice and conduct is defined by the professional registration body (EHSNS), and they are responsible for ensuring that their registration is current and valid.The Emergency Department Paramedic is responsible for a wide range of duties within the ED and the key to this position is flexibility. This role will include many of the core competency tasks of an ACP, however, be prepared to take on new roles with appropriate training and within scope of practice. Examples of scope of practice roles include, but are not limited to: medication administration, IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial blood gases, application and removal of casts, splinting, procedural sedation, patient assessment, trauma team member, intubations - airway management and teaching.Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Advanced Care Paramedic training program
• Must be registered and hold licensure with the College of Paramedics Nova Scotia
• Meets EHSNS re-registration requirements yearly
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working as an Advanced Care Paramedic
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-stress, multi-disciplinary environment an asset
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting or in emergency care preferred
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Canadian Triage Acuity Scores (CTAS) or willing to obtain
• NVCI, BTLS, PALS and Cardiac Monitoring or willing to obtain
• Various other in-services on specific delegated functions and special equipment including defibrillators, IV pumps, rapid volume infusers, PIC lines, Hickman lines, port-a-caths and blood gases, 12 lead EKG interpretation
• Ability to delegate, problem solve and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and supervise patient care
• Basic computer skills/MEDITECH or willing to learn
• Possesses physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.Hours of Work

• Permanent, Full-time x 2 positions; 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information$30.45 - $35.33 hourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - IncentivesThis is a CUPE Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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